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cmf.org.uk A collection of Christian Medical Fellowship resources to advise Christian doctors, nurses, midwives and students, in addition to articles and upcoming events. uccf.org.uk Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) is the umbrella body for Christian Unions. They provide resources for students reading the Bible who want to share their faith with...
It may seem silly to suggest you read more. Haven't you already spent a small fortune on new anatomy and physiology textbooks? And each module brings with it a new reading list. But our hope is that by the time you qualify, you wouldn't just be full of nursing and...
1. put God first! Daily devotions are important. Read the Bible. Safeguard your intimacy with Jesus. Get a daily devotional book and find a time to read it every day, at a time that works for you, even if you have to get a little creative and intentional when placements start. 2....
CMF exists to unite and equip Christian nursing and midwifery students to live and speak for Jesus Christ. Sounds good, but what does it mean? Why should I join CMF and what can I get out of it? being a Christian... defines who we are and our 'why?' of life. Being a...
how CMF members connect You may still be wondering what CMF is all about? Well, a great way to connect and be encouraged by others is in a local CMF group. Church? CU? CMF? A CMF group is not a church, nor is it the same as a Christian Union (CU). We think...
I have loved being part of CMF since I started studying child nursing in 2020. It's been so special to form connections with other people who understand the things I experience as a student nurse. Whether it's fellow students who are at the same stage as you, older students, the...
It's that time of year again when we start to get excited about the next cohort of nurses and midwives joining our student ranks. But how do you connect? How do you let them know you're there and want to get to know them? How do you welcome them to...
If you're a student nurse or midwife, I can hazard a guess that one of your most pressing questions is something like this: Can I share the gospel with my patients? You might have a longer list of questions about boundaries. Can I pray with my patients? Am I even...
And breathe...You let out a breath you didn't realise you were holding and fall backwards onto your bed, You can't help smiling as you look up at the celling of your new dorm room, The place you will spend at least the next eight months. Your parents have just left,...
what's the problem? The vast majority of people in the world live in low or middle-income countries (LMICs). In the UK, we enjoy a standard of living, level of education and quality of healthcare that most of the world will never experience. Indeed, most deaths and disabilities due to treatable diseases...
Have you ever thought about your influence on the people around you? Or the influence they are having on you? Who do you look up to? And who looks up to you? All of us will be in certain relationships that significantly influence us. There will be people who particularly...
Dear Student Nurse, They will teach you the basics of how to get ready for an admission How to make a bed, fold hospital corners To do safety checks on oxygen and suction. But will they teach you how to prepare your heart? As they smooth the blankets with their...
Well done! You made it to this point - starting your nursing or midwifery course. Arriving at university, a myriad of emotions and a mix of questions may be filling your mind: Can I do this? What will people be like? Will I make friends? How do I get to...
